After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built a $15 billion levee and surge protection system ...

During Katrina, the intersection of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet acted like a giant “V” to funnel storm surge into New Orleans East and St. Bernard Parish.

“Next we will see an uptick in [vessel] bookings from China, but I don’t see a huge surge that will impact the Port of Los Angeles,” said port Executive Director Gene Seroka, in a monthly media ...

Scattered, non-severe storms are still moving through parts of Chicagoland. 6:24 p.m. - Dust Storm Warning In Effect A Dust Storm Warning has been issued until at least 8:30 p.m. tonight for the ...

The European Union’s exports to the U.S. hit a record high in March as businesses stockpiled goods ahead of an expected rise in tariffs that was announced by President Trump in early April. The ...

Southern Europe experienced cloudy, storm-filled conditions that substantially reduced irradiance. By mid-May, irradiance levels were down around 20% across much of Spain and Portugal, as well as ...

Greece is bracing for a powerful storm system named INES, originating off Tunisia’s coast, bringing autumn-like conditions just before summer. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued ...

US ports are facing a dramatic slowdown in cargo – but they could see the exact opposite in a matter of weeks. Starting Wednesday, cargo leaving China bound for the United States will carry a 30 ...

Earlier advance warning In 2025, the National Hurricane Center will be able to issue an advisory up to 72 hours — instead of 48 hours — before the anticipated arrival of storm surge or ...

Practical Engineering What is Storm Surge? Posted: May 13, 2025 | Last updated: May 13, 2025 Most of the world’s biggest cities and about half of the global population live within 100 kilometers ...

Denver could see 86 degrees Tuesday. The storm moving into the Mid-Atlantic had earlier stalled over the Southeast over the weekend, overwhelming some cities with rain. In Georgia, almost 7 inches ...